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Media Buying services

CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Media Buying services" contract was managed by Caledonian Sleeper Limited, a central purchasing body located in Inverness, UK. This contract, classified under the "services" category in the rail industry, was announced on 16th December 2025. The tender phase involved a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, culminating in the award phase by 7th April 2026. The contract, valued at £395,000, was signed on 24th March 2026 with The Media Shop Scotland Ltd as the supplier. The procurement covered services for a period of two years, with potential for extension, aimed at managing Caledonian Sleeper's media buying activities on and offline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for media agencies specialising in media buying and advertising services, particularly those familiar with the transportation or rail industry. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts or develop expertise in public sector media buying could benefit substantially from engagements like this. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the participation of The Media Shop Scotland Ltd, an SME, in the awarding process. The involvement of electronic submissions and a robust evaluation framework further ensures an equitable competition environment for capable agencies.

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Notice Title

Media Buying services

Notice Description

Caledonian Sleeper (CSL) has historically managed its on and off line media buying externally via an agency. This tender looks to identify an agency who will be awarded the media buying services for a two year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Caledonian Sleeper (CSL) has historically managed its on and off line media buying externally via an agency. This tender looks to identify an agency who will be awarded the media buying services for a two year period.

Renewal: 1 extension of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818682
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553345
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIAN SLEEPER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV1 1PP
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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